Dental CE Course: Piper Joint Based Occlusion

Dentistry is at a crossroads in the 21st century. Dentists are desperately trying to integrate new concepts of esthetics into practice during a time when the basic concepts of occlusion are supported by some and attacked by others. Treatment positions from a Pankey-Dawson perspective seem in polar opposition to a myocentric philosophy. What concepts should a practicing dentist follow?
This course covers the most important occlusal concepts of the 21st century and will revolutionize the way that you practice. Joint Based Occlusion is the future of dentistry, and you can learn more about it in this program!
Learning Objectives
Historical concepts of occlusion dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries Development of Joint Based Occlusion from MRI scanning technology, defining joint space and occlusal dimensions from normal anatomy
Alteration of joint space dimensions from disk and retrodiskal breakdown Piper's Classification of Disk Displacement
Alteration of joint space dimensions from abnormal mandibular condyles
Piper's classification of Condylar disorders
Angle's and Dawson's classifications of occlusion
Piper's Joint Based Occlusion Classification
Bimanual manipulation and temporomandibular diagnosis
Development of Joint Based Malocclusion
Phases of progressive joint breakdown
Adaptive responses of adult patients
Adaptive responses of children
Projecting stability and instability of temporomandibular joints
Predicting future occlusal patterning with the MR scan
Projecting occlusal patterning with acetate overlays
Projecting occlusal drifting with the SAM MPV Articulator